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The Temporary Wife
It was an offer she couldn't refuse, from a man she couldn't resist...
Kindergarten teacher Megan Rossi is devoted to being a mother to her best friend’s five-year-old daughter, Molly. When the child was orphaned, Meg became the little girl’s legally named guardian over the objections of Molly’s wealthy grandparents, the Campbells. Now the Campbells are petitioning for custody, and Meg is faced with a long and expensive legal battle. The last thing she expects is for her former high school boyfriend—and the Campbells’ estranged son—to offer a solution: marriage.
Billionaire software developer Jason Campbell knows his parents don’t have Molly’s best interests at heart. For them, it’s all about money and control. However, there is one way he can ensure that his sister’s last wishes are honored. He will offer Meg the protection of his name and lawyers until the custody arrangement has been finalized, then he’ll secure his niece’s future with a very generous divorce settlement. Jason’s considered all the possibilities, except one—that the sparks that once flew between him and Meg might reignite into a burning passion, and that his confirmed bachelor heart might just melt away from the heat…
Kindergarten teacher Megan Rossi is devoted to being a mother to her best friend’s five-year-old daughter, Molly. When the child was orphaned, Meg became the little girl’s legally named guardian over the objections of Molly’s wealthy grandparents, the Campbells. Now the Campbells are petitioning for custody, and Meg is faced with a long and expensive legal battle. The last thing she expects is for her former high school boyfriend—and the Campbells’ estranged son—to offer a solution: marriage.
Billionaire software developer Jason Campbell knows his parents don’t have Molly’s best interests at heart. For them, it’s all about money and control. However, there is one way he can ensure that his sister’s last wishes are honored. He will offer Meg the protection of his name and lawyers until the custody arrangement has been finalized, then he’ll secure his niece’s future with a very generous divorce settlement. Jason’s considered all the possibilities, except one—that the sparks that once flew between him and Meg might reignite into a burning passion, and that his confirmed bachelor heart might just melt away from the heat…
254 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 21, 2013
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Jeannie Moon
22 books485 followersAward-winning, USA Today bestselling author Jeannie Moon has always loved stories. The author of nineteen contemporary romances, Jeannie is married to her high school sweetheart, has three grown kids and two grandchildren, and has lived on Long Island, NY, her whole life. A retired teacher and librarian, Jeannie is also an editor and author coach with a growing freelance practice.
If she's more than ten miles away from salt water for any longer than a week, she gets twitchy.
If she's more than ten miles away from salt water for any longer than a week, she gets twitchy.
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April 2, 2014
3.5 STARS
I found this by chance and the premise intrigued me. I love stories that give us a couple determined to get together for one thing, be it a charade or a means to an end, and then ultimately fall in love for real. This was a sweet and steamy take on that and although it--or rather someone--bothered me at points, I liked it.
Megan has custody of her deceased best friends daughter. The little girls parents, having died in a car crash, had outlined in their will that Molly, their only child, be raised by Meg, to the outrage of her wealthy grandparents.
Grace, the deceased friend and mother was adamant in her wishes but that doesn't stop her maternal grandparents from trying to overturn the will. There's not much to be done since Meg is single and a teacher. But Jason, Grace's brother and Meg's first love that broke her heart, has a solution: marriage.
It's a great idea and prevents Meg from losing Molly forever. But history has a way of repeating itself and what starts out as an agreement with a defined expiration date soon becomes something else entirely. But Meg has had her heart broken by Jason, she wants to trust him with everything, but can she?
I really liked this story and it was going along quite well but Meg started to piss me off with her doormat tendencies and inability to be strong. Every time she would tell herself she was going to toughen up and refuse to let Jason and his friends/family get the best of her, she does! So many instances I was shouting at her through my iPad, screaming for her to grow a fricken back bone! I got she had feelings for Jason and he for her. I got she had a hard time resisting him. I even got her tendency to blame herself.
What I didn't get was the fact she let him get away with running the show. Let his bitchy assistant get away with demeaning her. Jason needed a kick to the ass for the majority of the book until he grew a pair. But thankfully, when he did, he was unstoppable and I saw why she loved him so. I don't want to give the impression he wasn't affectionate or loving. This was told in dual 3rd person pov, so we saw how he felt. But did Meg have to be so weak?
Of course, after that whole mess of doormatitis was resolved, things really turned around. It was a sweet story and had a beautiful epilogue. Despite Meg's annoying disposition, it was a good read.
I found this by chance and the premise intrigued me. I love stories that give us a couple determined to get together for one thing, be it a charade or a means to an end, and then ultimately fall in love for real. This was a sweet and steamy take on that and although it--or rather someone--bothered me at points, I liked it.
Megan has custody of her deceased best friends daughter. The little girls parents, having died in a car crash, had outlined in their will that Molly, their only child, be raised by Meg, to the outrage of her wealthy grandparents.
Grace, the deceased friend and mother was adamant in her wishes but that doesn't stop her maternal grandparents from trying to overturn the will. There's not much to be done since Meg is single and a teacher. But Jason, Grace's brother and Meg's first love that broke her heart, has a solution: marriage.
It's a great idea and prevents Meg from losing Molly forever. But history has a way of repeating itself and what starts out as an agreement with a defined expiration date soon becomes something else entirely. But Meg has had her heart broken by Jason, she wants to trust him with everything, but can she?
I really liked this story and it was going along quite well but Meg started to piss me off with her doormat tendencies and inability to be strong. Every time she would tell herself she was going to toughen up and refuse to let Jason and his friends/family get the best of her, she does! So many instances I was shouting at her through my iPad, screaming for her to grow a fricken back bone! I got she had feelings for Jason and he for her. I got she had a hard time resisting him. I even got her tendency to blame herself.
What I didn't get was the fact she let him get away with running the show. Let his bitchy assistant get away with demeaning her. Jason needed a kick to the ass for the majority of the book until he grew a pair. But thankfully, when he did, he was unstoppable and I saw why she loved him so. I don't want to give the impression he wasn't affectionate or loving. This was told in dual 3rd person pov, so we saw how he felt. But did Meg have to be so weak?
Of course, after that whole mess of doormatitis was resolved, things really turned around. It was a sweet story and had a beautiful epilogue. Despite Meg's annoying disposition, it was a good read.
April 19, 2022
This is such a good read but had some triggers for me.
Megan Rossi is a Kindergarten teacher and the legal guardian/mother to her best friend’s five-year-old daughter, Molly. Molly's grandparents are petitioning for custody, not because they want the child but because they want the child's trust fund. It will be a long, expensive battle that Meg cannot afford on a teacher's salary. What's a girl to do?
Then along comes Billionaire software developer Jason Campbell who is Molly's uncle and brother to Molly's deceased mother. He knows why his sister wanted Megan to be Molly's guardian. She would not let her parents have anything to do with her daughter while she was alive and wanted to ensure they would have no access to Molly if her and her husband passed away. Jason wants to protect Meg and Molly so he offers a marriage of convenience with a divorce to follow as soon as the custody arrangement and adoption are completed.
Jason never expected the sparks that once ignited between them would spark to life once again.
This is book one of a series. This book was fair and the second book was very good. I did not care for the others.
Megan Rossi is a Kindergarten teacher and the legal guardian/mother to her best friend’s five-year-old daughter, Molly. Molly's grandparents are petitioning for custody, not because they want the child but because they want the child's trust fund. It will be a long, expensive battle that Meg cannot afford on a teacher's salary. What's a girl to do?
Then along comes Billionaire software developer Jason Campbell who is Molly's uncle and brother to Molly's deceased mother. He knows why his sister wanted Megan to be Molly's guardian. She would not let her parents have anything to do with her daughter while she was alive and wanted to ensure they would have no access to Molly if her and her husband passed away. Jason wants to protect Meg and Molly so he offers a marriage of convenience with a divorce to follow as soon as the custody arrangement and adoption are completed.
Jason never expected the sparks that once ignited between them would spark to life once again.
This is book one of a series. This book was fair and the second book was very good. I did not care for the others.
January 16, 2014
5 Amazing Stars
I picked up this book in a wimp and mostly it goes wrong when i do that but this time it turned up better than i expected. I absolutely loved this book and i enjoy it immensely.
I will start this review by specifying that the cover doesn't really do justice to the book at all but nvm that now, important it's what the book contains.
The temporary wife is the first book i read by this author and i was really impressed with the writing. Really flawless and just pouring page and after page. Nothing is better than that. Nothing get's me more immersed and caught in a book than a good writing that makes me not to be able to put it down.
This book was like a breath a fresh air. So much different than the stereo type of books i been reading lately with fucked up billionaires. In this book the authors gives us the story of Meg and Jason. Meg it's a sweet and sexy kinder garden teacher and Jason it's hot and sexy geeky self made billionaire who owns his won company with his two best friends.
Meg and Jason knew each other since they were 8 years old and later when they were around 16 they been together for a while before they broke up cause of Jason parents as Meg wasn't good enough for they son and in special cause Meg wasn't as rich as Jason.
14 years later when Jason sister Grace dies in car accident with her husband Mark they leave the custody of they daughter Molly to Meg who was her best friend. Jason parents are not happy about it and they would do anything to get Molly from Meg and that's were Jason steps in and offers to help Meg keep Molly by marrying him for a year and adopt her. But things doesn't goes as planned and the sparks that has been between them revives bigger than ever.
The chemistry between this two was really amazing. I loved they dialog even if sometimes they were both bull headed and things would've been much more easier to sort out if they didn't go round and round the circle but it wasn't OTT and that's was great.
Over all i loved this book, it was such a great read but most important thing i look forward reading another book by this author in the future.
*****Recommend it read*****
I picked up this book in a wimp and mostly it goes wrong when i do that but this time it turned up better than i expected. I absolutely loved this book and i enjoy it immensely.
I will start this review by specifying that the cover doesn't really do justice to the book at all but nvm that now, important it's what the book contains.
The temporary wife is the first book i read by this author and i was really impressed with the writing. Really flawless and just pouring page and after page. Nothing is better than that. Nothing get's me more immersed and caught in a book than a good writing that makes me not to be able to put it down.
This book was like a breath a fresh air. So much different than the stereo type of books i been reading lately with fucked up billionaires. In this book the authors gives us the story of Meg and Jason. Meg it's a sweet and sexy kinder garden teacher and Jason it's hot and sexy geeky self made billionaire who owns his won company with his two best friends.
Meg and Jason knew each other since they were 8 years old and later when they were around 16 they been together for a while before they broke up cause of Jason parents as Meg wasn't good enough for they son and in special cause Meg wasn't as rich as Jason.
14 years later when Jason sister Grace dies in car accident with her husband Mark they leave the custody of they daughter Molly to Meg who was her best friend. Jason parents are not happy about it and they would do anything to get Molly from Meg and that's were Jason steps in and offers to help Meg keep Molly by marrying him for a year and adopt her. But things doesn't goes as planned and the sparks that has been between them revives bigger than ever.
The chemistry between this two was really amazing. I loved they dialog even if sometimes they were both bull headed and things would've been much more easier to sort out if they didn't go round and round the circle but it wasn't OTT and that's was great.
Over all i loved this book, it was such a great read but most important thing i look forward reading another book by this author in the future.
*****Recommend it read*****
April 4, 2021
I think I read that this was her debut book, so not so bad. A few issues with editing as mean Aunt Nancy was Aunt Mary for a second then went back to Aunt Nancy. Unfortunately she didn't really get any page action as she was touted as mean...
Aunt Nancy was a meaner version of his mother and deserved to be called wicked, if not a lot more. She’d never married, lived off his family’s money and fake lawsuits she’d drummed up, and was as nasty as a rabid dog.
How can we not want evidence of this?
The MOC romance was sweet, but I felt like the OM was a better option as he looks like Thor (her words), is a nice guy and dressed up like a pirate at Halloween. The H does redeem himself eventually, but only after 16 years of spineless behavior.
I also would have liked to see the evil-doers in shackles as that was dangling issue.
Aunt Nancy was a meaner version of his mother and deserved to be called wicked, if not a lot more. She’d never married, lived off his family’s money and fake lawsuits she’d drummed up, and was as nasty as a rabid dog.
How can we not want evidence of this?
The MOC romance was sweet, but I felt like the OM was a better option as he looks like Thor (her words), is a nice guy and dressed up like a pirate at Halloween. The H does redeem himself eventually, but only after 16 years of spineless behavior.
I also would have liked to see the evil-doers in shackles as that was dangling issue.
January 22, 2016
I never really had high expectations for this book. I was expecting a fluffy, light read. Little did I know that this book would be one of the most disappointing books that I have ever read. The plot has already been recycled countless of times but that wasn't what made me so mad for wasting my time with this book.
I hated it because of the weak, push-over, shamefully needy and pathetic the heroine was with the hero. I don't care if the guy is rich and handsome, the fact that he was spineless and played mind games with h with his push and pull games was so freakin' cruel given that the girl was clearly still head over heels for him.
For me, he realized his feelings too late in the book and the girl has went through a lot already before his blasted 'epiphany' of not wanting to let her go.
The girl came out as pathetic since the guy got a way with a lot and only because he was charming and she 'just' couldn't resist him? Please, the guy was weak, dumb and self-centered when you take a look at the grand scale of things. Love is supposed to be give and take and even if he gave the girl a lot in terms of the financial side of things, he just took and took and took a lot from the girl in the matters of the heart.
She let him off too easy. She's almost always the one initiating things between them. Girls, do not short-change yourselves with men who will just take and take from you.. this book just reinforces the idea to girls nowadays how any guy can get away with things just because he's rich and handsome.
Sorry for the rant, I never really write reviews but I just could not get over how the heroine just forgave the guy just like that when he never really apologized for hurting/embarrassing/used her repeatedly throughout the story until it was almost the ending of the book as if it were a last-minute way to resolve everything- like a band-aid solution. It just sends the wrong message.
I hated it because of the weak, push-over, shamefully needy and pathetic the heroine was with the hero. I don't care if the guy is rich and handsome, the fact that he was spineless and played mind games with h with his push and pull games was so freakin' cruel given that the girl was clearly still head over heels for him.
For me, he realized his feelings too late in the book and the girl has went through a lot already before his blasted 'epiphany' of not wanting to let her go.
The girl came out as pathetic since the guy got a way with a lot and only because he was charming and she 'just' couldn't resist him? Please, the guy was weak, dumb and self-centered when you take a look at the grand scale of things. Love is supposed to be give and take and even if he gave the girl a lot in terms of the financial side of things, he just took and took and took a lot from the girl in the matters of the heart.
She let him off too easy. She's almost always the one initiating things between them. Girls, do not short-change yourselves with men who will just take and take from you.. this book just reinforces the idea to girls nowadays how any guy can get away with things just because he's rich and handsome.
Sorry for the rant, I never really write reviews but I just could not get over how the heroine just forgave the guy just like that when he never really apologized for hurting/embarrassing/used her repeatedly throughout the story until it was almost the ending of the book as if it were a last-minute way to resolve everything- like a band-aid solution. It just sends the wrong message.
January 6, 2018
This was a very good read. I really liked the characters. They were well developed and it was enjoyable to watch them fall in love. Jason's sister, Grace, died and she left custody of her young daughter, Molly, to her best friend, Megan. Jason didn't blame her. His and Grace's parents were wealthy, arrogant snobs and the last thing Jason wanted was for Molly to go to them. Being estranged from them himself, he knew they weren't the kind of parents his niece needed. The only reason they were petitioning for custody was to get their hands on Molly's trust fund. He also knew there was no way Megan could fight them and win. Not only did she not have the financial means to do so, she was no match for their attempts to belittle and humiliate her. He and Megan were once an item when they were younger but at the time, Jason failed to stand up to them and they drove Megan away. Not this time. He still had feelings for her and had no intention of walking away a second time.
Instead, he proposes to Megan. It would be a temporary arrangement. They would marry, stay together for a year, and then go their separate ways. As a billionaire software developer, he can give her a big settlement in the divorce so she and Megan will always be taken care of and his parents will no longer have any grounds for custody. However, during the time they're married, Jason discovers he still has feelings for her and is determined to make her fall in love with him so they can be together forever.
Jason and Megan were so real. Megan was very down to earth and the type of person you'd want for a friend. Jason was loyal, faithful, and so protective of Megan. I really liked the author's writing style. Although the plot was familiar it was told from a fresh perspective given I hadn't read this author before. I look forward to reading more of her work in the future.
Instead, he proposes to Megan. It would be a temporary arrangement. They would marry, stay together for a year, and then go their separate ways. As a billionaire software developer, he can give her a big settlement in the divorce so she and Megan will always be taken care of and his parents will no longer have any grounds for custody. However, during the time they're married, Jason discovers he still has feelings for her and is determined to make her fall in love with him so they can be together forever.
Jason and Megan were so real. Megan was very down to earth and the type of person you'd want for a friend. Jason was loyal, faithful, and so protective of Megan. I really liked the author's writing style. Although the plot was familiar it was told from a fresh perspective given I hadn't read this author before. I look forward to reading more of her work in the future.
May 24, 2014
1.5*
The summary sounded really promising but unfortunately there were just too many unlikeable characters to make this novel enjoyable:
- The Campbells - Oh. Dear. I was waiting for Jason's parents to finally come around and accept that they were in the wrong but it wasn't to be.
- Harper - WTF?! Why would the author inflict her on us?!
- Jason - I could never fully grow to like him which is perhaps the biggest failing of the book. I was rooting for Grant for a bit there.
Most books which have a kid at the centre of the story, spend too much time making sure the child is in every scene but this does the complete opposite. Considering Meg and Jason get married because of Molly, there are very few mentions of her in the first half of the book and then when she does appear later, I wasn't convinced by her interaction with either Jason or Meg.
So this wasn't for me and I ended up skipping the last couple of chapters just to be done.
The summary sounded really promising but unfortunately there were just too many unlikeable characters to make this novel enjoyable:
- The Campbells - Oh. Dear. I was waiting for Jason's parents to finally come around and accept that they were in the wrong but it wasn't to be.
- Harper - WTF?! Why would the author inflict her on us?!
- Jason - I could never fully grow to like him which is perhaps the biggest failing of the book. I was rooting for Grant for a bit there.
Most books which have a kid at the centre of the story, spend too much time making sure the child is in every scene but this does the complete opposite. Considering Meg and Jason get married because of Molly, there are very few mentions of her in the first half of the book and then when she does appear later, I wasn't convinced by her interaction with either Jason or Meg.
So this wasn't for me and I ended up skipping the last couple of chapters just to be done.
February 1, 2019
2.5 stars.
Was tempted to just mark this as one of my DNFs but good thing I did not because the last 30 percent saved the entire book.
Was tempted to just mark this as one of my DNFs but good thing I did not because the last 30 percent saved the entire book.
April 16, 2013
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My Summary:
Meg’s heart was broken at 16 when, believing she was pregnant, Jason left her to the wolves, also known as his rich, holier-than-thou parents. And though Meg grew up with the Campbell kids as her father was their longtime employee, they never saw Meg as anything but a social climber. Years later, the wounds have not quite healed, especially since the Campbells are once again after Meg, this time for Molly.
Even through years of separation and hate between their parents, the friendship between Meg and her best friend Grace, Jason’s sister, never wavered. So much so that Grace named Meg guardian of her one and only child Molly, should anything happen to her and her husband…. and it did. A car accident left Molly in Meg’s care, something that the elder Campbells are out to contest.
Enter Jason. Again. To do right by his sister, make up for his mistakes with Meg and thwart his parents, he proposes to Meg a marriage of convenience. A year of marriage that would secure Molly’s future as well as Meg’s. Out of desperation to keep Molly, Meg agrees, despite knowing that her strong attraction to Jason still exists and is in fact, even stronger now 15 years after their failed relationship.
Things quickly crossover from pretend love to real. But what will they do when what they fear most confronts them? Will letting go be easiest for both?
My review:
This plot has been used and abused by so many that it’s easy to exchange one book for another. What does make this different is it has heart. Both lead characters Meg and Jason are endearing in that they are good people with bad experiences who are otherwise perfect for each other. And Molly is a total sweetheart.
The other characters were okay though they felt unimportant because they were so under developed. I liked Grant, the guy Meg dated before she married Jason. But he was used for a couple of thrill points and that was it. As for Harper, she was a b**ch for the most part then unexpectedly comes through as a heroine in the end, her total turn around just left me baffled.
That said, I did not like the pace of this story. I felt as if the writer wanted so much to get to the next that she rushed through scenes and points. Scenes that could have pulled in the reader more. Add to that the many, and I mean many, flashbacks and moments of doubt by Meg and Jason that was just overdone.
As a whole though, the book is still worth the read. The chemistry between Meg and Jason alone is enough to make me pick me up the book again. The book is sweet and romantic with an ending that may leave your eyes with a tear or two... if you don’t mind repetitions that is.
You may visit the author’s site at:
http://jeanniemoon.com/
My Summary:
Meg’s heart was broken at 16 when, believing she was pregnant, Jason left her to the wolves, also known as his rich, holier-than-thou parents. And though Meg grew up with the Campbell kids as her father was their longtime employee, they never saw Meg as anything but a social climber. Years later, the wounds have not quite healed, especially since the Campbells are once again after Meg, this time for Molly.
Even through years of separation and hate between their parents, the friendship between Meg and her best friend Grace, Jason’s sister, never wavered. So much so that Grace named Meg guardian of her one and only child Molly, should anything happen to her and her husband…. and it did. A car accident left Molly in Meg’s care, something that the elder Campbells are out to contest.
Enter Jason. Again. To do right by his sister, make up for his mistakes with Meg and thwart his parents, he proposes to Meg a marriage of convenience. A year of marriage that would secure Molly’s future as well as Meg’s. Out of desperation to keep Molly, Meg agrees, despite knowing that her strong attraction to Jason still exists and is in fact, even stronger now 15 years after their failed relationship.
Things quickly crossover from pretend love to real. But what will they do when what they fear most confronts them? Will letting go be easiest for both?
My review:
This plot has been used and abused by so many that it’s easy to exchange one book for another. What does make this different is it has heart. Both lead characters Meg and Jason are endearing in that they are good people with bad experiences who are otherwise perfect for each other. And Molly is a total sweetheart.
The other characters were okay though they felt unimportant because they were so under developed. I liked Grant, the guy Meg dated before she married Jason. But he was used for a couple of thrill points and that was it. As for Harper, she was a b**ch for the most part then unexpectedly comes through as a heroine in the end, her total turn around just left me baffled.
That said, I did not like the pace of this story. I felt as if the writer wanted so much to get to the next that she rushed through scenes and points. Scenes that could have pulled in the reader more. Add to that the many, and I mean many, flashbacks and moments of doubt by Meg and Jason that was just overdone.
As a whole though, the book is still worth the read. The chemistry between Meg and Jason alone is enough to make me pick me up the book again. The book is sweet and romantic with an ending that may leave your eyes with a tear or two... if you don’t mind repetitions that is.
You may visit the author’s site at:
http://jeanniemoon.com/
September 5, 2013
The Plot: Meg Rossi was going through quite a few adjustments following the death of her best friend Grace and becoming the guardian to Grace's little daughter Molly, but they were making it through... until Molly's Grandparents, the Campbells, decided to fight the will and get their claws into Molly.
Meg has a long, painful story with the Campbells,and she knows them well enough to know that they are not going to stop until they get what they want - be it Molly or her trustfund - and that Meg, with her kindergarden teacher salary can't fight them.
Enter Jason Campbell, middle son of the family and the asshat who broke Meg's heart many years ago. Now, a self-made billionaire he's aiming to right some wrongs - he really did screw Meg over all those years ago - and see that his sister's will is carried out. So he comes up with the crazy idea of marrying Meg, providing her with the money and resources to fight his parents.
A marriage of convinience isn't exactly Meg's ideal plan, but she ends up agreeing to it... and soon she finds herself in a strange relationship with the only guy she has ever truly loved..
First Date: Okay, a few leaps of faith are being required here but nothing too bad. The set up is good and so far I like Meg and her family. The Campbells do suck though.
Second Date: Wow, Jason really is an asshole (and kudos to his friends for calling him on his shit), I don't like Harper, but I don't blame it on her but on Jason. He just keeps screwing up things with Meg. Meg should kick his ass, rather than keep lusting after him.
Third Date: Now, now, I didn't hate the ending... it wasn't all bad.It was a bit too neat and for a while there it read like the author didn't know how to end it but... well, it wasn't bad. Ended up liking Harper after all.
Relatioship Status: It's not me, It's You.
Okay, so here is the thinga about The Temporary Wife: Jason is a Jerk, he does incredibly jerky things to Meg and it kind of galls at me that she just keeps on forgiving him. I would have cut his *beeep* after some of the stuff he pulls. The more I got to know what went down with Meg when they were in their teens the less I rooted for him. He pulls a 180 in the end, and he's not all that bad but I kind of don't buy it.
Other than that, the writing was fun and easy, I'm intrigued about Jason's brother's Josh. Will I this author again? Maybe. Does Jason suck? yes, yes he does.
Meg has a long, painful story with the Campbells,and she knows them well enough to know that they are not going to stop until they get what they want - be it Molly or her trustfund - and that Meg, with her kindergarden teacher salary can't fight them.
Enter Jason Campbell, middle son of the family and the asshat who broke Meg's heart many years ago. Now, a self-made billionaire he's aiming to right some wrongs - he really did screw Meg over all those years ago - and see that his sister's will is carried out. So he comes up with the crazy idea of marrying Meg, providing her with the money and resources to fight his parents.
A marriage of convinience isn't exactly Meg's ideal plan, but she ends up agreeing to it... and soon she finds herself in a strange relationship with the only guy she has ever truly loved..
First Date: Okay, a few leaps of faith are being required here but nothing too bad. The set up is good and so far I like Meg and her family. The Campbells do suck though.
Second Date: Wow, Jason really is an asshole (and kudos to his friends for calling him on his shit), I don't like Harper, but I don't blame it on her but on Jason. He just keeps screwing up things with Meg. Meg should kick his ass, rather than keep lusting after him.
Third Date: Now, now, I didn't hate the ending... it wasn't all bad.It was a bit too neat and for a while there it read like the author didn't know how to end it but... well, it wasn't bad. Ended up liking Harper after all.
Relatioship Status: It's not me, It's You.
Okay, so here is the thinga about The Temporary Wife: Jason is a Jerk, he does incredibly jerky things to Meg and it kind of galls at me that she just keeps on forgiving him. I would have cut his *beeep* after some of the stuff he pulls. The more I got to know what went down with Meg when they were in their teens the less I rooted for him. He pulls a 180 in the end, and he's not all that bad but I kind of don't buy it.
Other than that, the writing was fun and easy, I'm intrigued about Jason's brother's Josh. Will I this author again? Maybe. Does Jason suck? yes, yes he does.
July 24, 2014
I wish I knew how U.S. family court works, because the premise, while plausible, was pretty unsettling. If Jason wanted to help, he could testify his parents were unfit to care for a child. But the thing that bothered me most was that Jason and Meg supposedly wanted to put Molly first, but why would you take a kid's set of parents away twice? Molly's parents died…and now Jason and Meg wanted to give her familial security with an expiration date by divorcing a year later? Just… Screw you both. I was at least placated when Meg realised this effed-up arrangement.
The characterisation left me bewildered. The characters would decide on something then do the exact opposite a while later. And then there was Grant, who had every right to be hurt. News flash, Jason: he was the boyfriend before you came. I was just confused with the characters' intentions and interactions here. Harper's were overdone and forceful. I could like Meg, but she was too…I don't know. Blah. Not to mention Molly's relationship with either Meg or Jason didn't ring true to me.
I could perhaps forgive the elements I found lacking (the deal with the older Campbells was totally glossed over and largely unresolved) or downright troubling (like I mentioned, Molly's situation), but the writing itself wasn't even particularly engaging. It was difficult to get the flow of things, the pacing was awful, and the set of unlikeable characters didn't make things easier. I was disappointed; I thought I'd really like this. Had it been handled more skilfully, the story could be less baffling and more compelling.
The characterisation left me bewildered. The characters would decide on something then do the exact opposite a while later. And then there was Grant, who had every right to be hurt. News flash, Jason: he was the boyfriend before you came. I was just confused with the characters' intentions and interactions here. Harper's were overdone and forceful. I could like Meg, but she was too…I don't know. Blah. Not to mention Molly's relationship with either Meg or Jason didn't ring true to me.
I could perhaps forgive the elements I found lacking (the deal with the older Campbells was totally glossed over and largely unresolved) or downright troubling (like I mentioned, Molly's situation), but the writing itself wasn't even particularly engaging. It was difficult to get the flow of things, the pacing was awful, and the set of unlikeable characters didn't make things easier. I was disappointed; I thought I'd really like this. Had it been handled more skilfully, the story could be less baffling and more compelling.
February 20, 2021
Me right after the last page:
But for all it’s worth, this book has a fascinating premise. But the execution of the story was a bit fail for me. It fell completely flat! And I don't like the hero. He pissed me off. And I'm pretty sure that Meg and Molly are better off without him.
But for all it’s worth, this book has a fascinating premise. But the execution of the story was a bit fail for me. It fell completely flat! And I don't like the hero. He pissed me off. And I'm pretty sure that Meg and Molly are better off without him.
November 9, 2015
DNFed at 25%.....well things got soo boring...
June 1, 2014
I thought it cute that after all those years Jason still has the hots for Megan, "he let her down, and she was a little unsteady on her feet, so he kept his arm around her shoulders. "Maybe if you stopped walking around on those stilts, you could stand up better." He looked at her feet as he admired her shoes. They were hot shoes, but she was going to break her neck if she kept wearing them." I also thought it was cute that they bot wanted to give her everything, "you're going to be my wife, you'll have diamonds." Meg opened her mouth, and Jason rested his index finger on her lips. "No. This is my manhood here. It's my right to give you as many jewels and luxuries as I can afford. People will expect it, and I won't lie, I find buying things for you very enjoyable." Megan isn't one to hide her emotions which I thought was a great thing, because it shows Jason just how much his a** is screwing up, "I thought maybe, there'd be something between us. Even a friendship would be okay, but for the last few weeks, since we got home, you've been ignoring me. You talk to Nate and Owen or to Harper, and after what happened the other night I'm guessing you're back to screwing her, too, but I don't exist in your world." After half the problems are fixed I really enjoyed the interaction between Megan and Harper especially when our boy Jason is half asleep:
"Jason?" She gave him a little push, and he snored again. "Jason? Harper's here, she needs you for something."
He opened one sleepy eyes and grinned at her. "The hell with that. Get naked and get in here with me." His hand shot out, and with one quick movement he grabbed her wrist and pulled her down next to him. Damn. "God, you're hot," he said, kissing her neck. "The things I want to do with you...I think we need more make-up sex." I loved reading this book, even though at times Jason needed a swift kick.
"Jason?" She gave him a little push, and he snored again. "Jason? Harper's here, she needs you for something."
He opened one sleepy eyes and grinned at her. "The hell with that. Get naked and get in here with me." His hand shot out, and with one quick movement he grabbed her wrist and pulled her down next to him. Damn. "God, you're hot," he said, kissing her neck. "The things I want to do with you...I think we need more make-up sex." I loved reading this book, even though at times Jason needed a swift kick.
January 29, 2019
3.5 Stars
My thoughts about this book are sorta all over the place.
On one hand, I’m impressed a contemporary romance with the fake marriage/marriage of convenience trope worked for me. Unless it’s a historical romance, that trope doesn’t usually make sense to me. But this time...it kinda did. A little bit. Sort of.
Megan Rossi was given custody of five year old Molly when Molly’s mother, Grace - who was lifelong best friends with Meg - was killed in a car accident with her husband. But now Molly’s grandparents are suing for custody, claiming she’s unfit (because she’s not married) and accusing her of wanting Molly’s sizable trust fund.
Enter Jason Campbell, Grace’s older brother. He’s in favor of following the wishes of his sister and keeping the young girl away from his awful parents. When he offers to marry Meg to ensure she retains custody of Molly, Meg isn’t initially open to the solution. Because, of course, it’s a terrible idea.
But also because, of course, they have history. Many years ago Jason and Molly were high school sweethearts and very much in love. But an unfortunate situation arose and Jason left Meg high and dry, completely alone to deal with it. So Jason knows he has some apologizing to do and major trust issues to repair.
And herein is my first problem with this book. Did Jason really give an apology worthy of the situation he put Meg in? No, no he did not. So how on EARTH was Meg able to agree to the arrangement, and then actually BE with him???
Yeah, he’s hot. Yeah, she needs help. Yeah, she really couldn't afford to go up against the uber-wealthy Campbell family. Yeah, she loves Molly like she’s her own and needs to keep her away from the cold, heartless, manipulative grandparents. Yeah, he’s come to the rescue and is on her side.
But the guy left her when she needed him most. And I don’t care how much you want to blame it on him being young. If it bothered him that badly, he should have apologized to her sometime in the past 10 years. Since he didn’t, I needed to see a very huge, very heartfelt, very sincere apology.
It didn’t happen.
But then again...what actually went down between them when they were younger was kinda glossed over, as well. Let me assure you, it was a doozy. I would have liked to read about it. Sometimes, I like watching the train wrecks.
At any rate, that wasn’t the only thing I disliked. Jason, for all his feelings of protectiveness and love for Meg, didn’t stand up to his assistant Harper. (Incidentally, I read Harper’s book a while back, and I didn’t even like her in her own book.) Harper knew exactly what was going on, and there wasn’t any reason at all for her to be so incredibly snotty to Meg, and I really wanted to kick Jason in the balls for allowing it. Be a man, Jason!
Meg was also a rather spineless heroine. Occasionally she did let Jason have it and tell him what she was feeling (hooray!). But again - and again, and again, and again - shortly after her “I can’t trust him” thoughts, she jumps into bed with him because he’s so hawt and she used to love him so long ago. Maybe I would be able to buy it, but their past relationship was barely addressed. So I was left wondering why she would even want to be with the guy.
Which makes me wonder exactly what I DID like about this book. I am actually not sure. I’m a big fan of Jeannie Moon, though. I did like the writing. And for whatever reason, the book kept my interest. Sometimes a book manages to be more likeable than dislikable despite its merits. It also got me interested in the stories of some of the side characters. So, while this one may not have been my favorite Jeannie Moon story, I’m sure I’ll be reading more of this series.
My thoughts about this book are sorta all over the place.
On one hand, I’m impressed a contemporary romance with the fake marriage/marriage of convenience trope worked for me. Unless it’s a historical romance, that trope doesn’t usually make sense to me. But this time...it kinda did. A little bit. Sort of.
Megan Rossi was given custody of five year old Molly when Molly’s mother, Grace - who was lifelong best friends with Meg - was killed in a car accident with her husband. But now Molly’s grandparents are suing for custody, claiming she’s unfit (because she’s not married) and accusing her of wanting Molly’s sizable trust fund.
Enter Jason Campbell, Grace’s older brother. He’s in favor of following the wishes of his sister and keeping the young girl away from his awful parents. When he offers to marry Meg to ensure she retains custody of Molly, Meg isn’t initially open to the solution. Because, of course, it’s a terrible idea.
But also because, of course, they have history. Many years ago Jason and Molly were high school sweethearts and very much in love. But an unfortunate situation arose and Jason left Meg high and dry, completely alone to deal with it. So Jason knows he has some apologizing to do and major trust issues to repair.
And herein is my first problem with this book. Did Jason really give an apology worthy of the situation he put Meg in? No, no he did not. So how on EARTH was Meg able to agree to the arrangement, and then actually BE with him???
Yeah, he’s hot. Yeah, she needs help. Yeah, she really couldn't afford to go up against the uber-wealthy Campbell family. Yeah, she loves Molly like she’s her own and needs to keep her away from the cold, heartless, manipulative grandparents. Yeah, he’s come to the rescue and is on her side.
But the guy left her when she needed him most. And I don’t care how much you want to blame it on him being young. If it bothered him that badly, he should have apologized to her sometime in the past 10 years. Since he didn’t, I needed to see a very huge, very heartfelt, very sincere apology.
It didn’t happen.
But then again...what actually went down between them when they were younger was kinda glossed over, as well. Let me assure you, it was a doozy. I would have liked to read about it. Sometimes, I like watching the train wrecks.
At any rate, that wasn’t the only thing I disliked. Jason, for all his feelings of protectiveness and love for Meg, didn’t stand up to his assistant Harper. (Incidentally, I read Harper’s book a while back, and I didn’t even like her in her own book.) Harper knew exactly what was going on, and there wasn’t any reason at all for her to be so incredibly snotty to Meg, and I really wanted to kick Jason in the balls for allowing it. Be a man, Jason!
Meg was also a rather spineless heroine. Occasionally she did let Jason have it and tell him what she was feeling (hooray!). But again - and again, and again, and again - shortly after her “I can’t trust him” thoughts, she jumps into bed with him because he’s so hawt and she used to love him so long ago. Maybe I would be able to buy it, but their past relationship was barely addressed. So I was left wondering why she would even want to be with the guy.
Which makes me wonder exactly what I DID like about this book. I am actually not sure. I’m a big fan of Jeannie Moon, though. I did like the writing. And for whatever reason, the book kept my interest. Sometimes a book manages to be more likeable than dislikable despite its merits. It also got me interested in the stories of some of the side characters. So, while this one may not have been my favorite Jeannie Moon story, I’m sure I’ll be reading more of this series.
January 23, 2018
Meh. No thanks. I actually did finish this book even though I kind of wanted to stop reading it the whole time. Jason was a douche. Like, the entire book. Maybe the last two chapters had some redeeming moments, but he was the worst! I was rooting for Grant the whole time, for sure. Like, come on Meg! Let go of the 14 year old love and move on with a real man!
Obviously, I hated the rude rich people, as we are supposed to. What a bunch of bitches! I think I only liked Meg and Molly!
But also, I really felt like we missed some things. The biggest omission that stood out to me was the wedding. I cannot believe we skipped right over it!! Maybe to get to the mediocre sex scenes?? Maybe because the author was trying to move the storyline along, and she definitely would have had to spend a chapter or two on the wedding. But it seems like a big omission because the entire book is about how their families hate each other and don't approve and think she's trashy. So it was definitely a mistake to skip the wedding imo. There were a few things here and there that felt left out too just in order to get things moving faster and forward. Like, I didn't realize Meg felt so alone because we didn't get to read about the many nights she spent at home. It was just mentioned that he was out all the nights and stuff.
I know this is a debut book, and I should probably stop reading them, but I know it can be done right because I just read a good one! Not a recommendation unless you just like reading about rich bitches and sad, old love.
Obviously, I hated the rude rich people, as we are supposed to. What a bunch of bitches! I think I only liked Meg and Molly!
But also, I really felt like we missed some things. The biggest omission that stood out to me was the wedding. I cannot believe we skipped right over it!! Maybe to get to the mediocre sex scenes?? Maybe because the author was trying to move the storyline along, and she definitely would have had to spend a chapter or two on the wedding. But it seems like a big omission because the entire book is about how their families hate each other and don't approve and think she's trashy. So it was definitely a mistake to skip the wedding imo. There were a few things here and there that felt left out too just in order to get things moving faster and forward. Like, I didn't realize Meg felt so alone because we didn't get to read about the many nights she spent at home. It was just mentioned that he was out all the nights and stuff.
I know this is a debut book, and I should probably stop reading them, but I know it can be done right because I just read a good one! Not a recommendation unless you just like reading about rich bitches and sad, old love.
January 26, 2019
I was excited about this book because one of my favorite authors recommended it. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. Jason is spoiled and oblivious. Meg is bitter and insecure. Molly is the only real bright spot in the book.
May 22, 2013
Slick‘s review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
Review copy provided for an honest review.
5 Stars
I love, love when I get to introduce a new author to readers and when that author has managed to knock my socks off with her debut book it makes it even more special. So ladies (and gentlemen), remember this name Jeannie Moon. Her first book, The Temporary Wife, is an outstanding emotional story that leaves no doubt in my mind she is going to be topping the charts soon. She takes an often used plot but turns and twists it into an amazing story of young love lost but coming together as adults to protect a child of someone they both loved and lost. I finished this story and immediately wondered how fast she can write because I’m ready for another book!
Jason Campbell was raised with a silver spoon in his mouth, one he pretty much rejected after he graduated from high school. Sure he still has access to a trust fund, but he’s a self made millionaire computer geek and loves his life. He knows he works crazy long hours but it’s worth it and it’s something he enjoys. When his parents inform him of a decision regarding his orphaned niece, he knows he must act quickly so make sure she isn’t raised in a toxic environment. Unfortunately, this means he must reconnect with the one person he’s pretty much sure never wants to see him again.
Meg Rossi’s life has been turned up and down following the death of her best friend and her husband. She now finds herself a single mom raising a 5 year old. She wouldn’t change that for anything because she loved Grace like a sister and by extension, Molly as well. But now Molly’s grandparents are petitioning for custody claiming as a teacher and single parent she can’t provide a stable environment for her. She’s worried sick and doesn’t have the means to fight them until their son and her ex-lover Jason pays her a visit.
Jason decides he and Meg need to get married to protect Molly and despite her initial protests, Meg agrees and their whirlwind life begins. There are so many poignant moments in this story and each one reminds us difficult this marriage of convenience will be. Jason despite being a genius lacks certain people skills. It’s not that he’s unfeeling or uncaring; he just doesn’t think that way or see how his actions affect others. I admire Jason greatly for the way he wants to protect Molly and to some extent Meg. Unfortunately he doesn’t realize how the things he does inadvertently hurt Meg. I give him a lot of credit for figuring it out with a little help from his friends and even from Meg and Molly. I believe he’s a good person but he needs balance something he doesn’t realize Meg provides until it’s almost too late. I really feel for Meg, she’s been in love with Jason her whole life and try as she might she’s never really gotten over him. Now thrust into living with him she’s not sure how she’ll survive. Given the number his family did on her when she was younger it’s no surprise she’s apprehensive about being around them. I loved watching her get stronger and more assertive with them and Jason’s business associates as they are thrust into the limelight. I applaud her for not mincing words around Jason and telling him exactly what she’s feeling and how hard their situation is for her. I think this shows that even though she doesn’t think she can trust Jason fully, on some level she really does.
I could go on and on and on about this story because in reality I loved it that much. Rarely does a new author come out of the gate this strongly; many times I’ll see flashes of brilliance in their work that will tell me the author will grow into a very good or even great author. However, with this one book Jeannie Moon has me convinced she’s an extraordinary talented writer and one I will anxiously await each new release. The Temporary Wife is a thought provoking, intense and emotional story with plenty of heat as well. It will make you smile, laugh, cry, and cheer but most of all it will make you stand up and take notice of a new author who is destined to be a bestseller.
Review copy provided for an honest review.
5 Stars
I love, love when I get to introduce a new author to readers and when that author has managed to knock my socks off with her debut book it makes it even more special. So ladies (and gentlemen), remember this name Jeannie Moon. Her first book, The Temporary Wife, is an outstanding emotional story that leaves no doubt in my mind she is going to be topping the charts soon. She takes an often used plot but turns and twists it into an amazing story of young love lost but coming together as adults to protect a child of someone they both loved and lost. I finished this story and immediately wondered how fast she can write because I’m ready for another book!
Jason Campbell was raised with a silver spoon in his mouth, one he pretty much rejected after he graduated from high school. Sure he still has access to a trust fund, but he’s a self made millionaire computer geek and loves his life. He knows he works crazy long hours but it’s worth it and it’s something he enjoys. When his parents inform him of a decision regarding his orphaned niece, he knows he must act quickly so make sure she isn’t raised in a toxic environment. Unfortunately, this means he must reconnect with the one person he’s pretty much sure never wants to see him again.
Meg Rossi’s life has been turned up and down following the death of her best friend and her husband. She now finds herself a single mom raising a 5 year old. She wouldn’t change that for anything because she loved Grace like a sister and by extension, Molly as well. But now Molly’s grandparents are petitioning for custody claiming as a teacher and single parent she can’t provide a stable environment for her. She’s worried sick and doesn’t have the means to fight them until their son and her ex-lover Jason pays her a visit.
Jason decides he and Meg need to get married to protect Molly and despite her initial protests, Meg agrees and their whirlwind life begins. There are so many poignant moments in this story and each one reminds us difficult this marriage of convenience will be. Jason despite being a genius lacks certain people skills. It’s not that he’s unfeeling or uncaring; he just doesn’t think that way or see how his actions affect others. I admire Jason greatly for the way he wants to protect Molly and to some extent Meg. Unfortunately he doesn’t realize how the things he does inadvertently hurt Meg. I give him a lot of credit for figuring it out with a little help from his friends and even from Meg and Molly. I believe he’s a good person but he needs balance something he doesn’t realize Meg provides until it’s almost too late. I really feel for Meg, she’s been in love with Jason her whole life and try as she might she’s never really gotten over him. Now thrust into living with him she’s not sure how she’ll survive. Given the number his family did on her when she was younger it’s no surprise she’s apprehensive about being around them. I loved watching her get stronger and more assertive with them and Jason’s business associates as they are thrust into the limelight. I applaud her for not mincing words around Jason and telling him exactly what she’s feeling and how hard their situation is for her. I think this shows that even though she doesn’t think she can trust Jason fully, on some level she really does.
I could go on and on and on about this story because in reality I loved it that much. Rarely does a new author come out of the gate this strongly; many times I’ll see flashes of brilliance in their work that will tell me the author will grow into a very good or even great author. However, with this one book Jeannie Moon has me convinced she’s an extraordinary talented writer and one I will anxiously await each new release. The Temporary Wife is a thought provoking, intense and emotional story with plenty of heat as well. It will make you smile, laugh, cry, and cheer but most of all it will make you stand up and take notice of a new author who is destined to be a bestseller.
October 19, 2013
Jason Campbell is a self-made billionaire. His desire to be successful is fueled by his his need for complete independence from his manipulative parents. Jason had a taste of their manipulation during his youth when he was too young, dumb, and weak to stand up for the girl that meant everything to him, Megan Rossi. And so begins our story of the unrequited love of two high school lovers, from opposite sides of the tracks. I grabbed my tissues and kept them handy as I read this story in one sitting. I couldn't leave it till I found out what happened. The storyline drew me in and kept me captivated.
The author did an excellent job of describing the characters, their actions, and the context within which they acted. So it was easy to see that even though Jason was being a class A jerk he was acting out of fear, and I found myself empathizing with him instead of hating his character. As a teacher I was really a goner when I learned that Megan was a teacher too. She was undeniably sweet with just the right fire underneath. She was unselfish, giving, and willing to take a risk. I absolutely loved that the author didn't have her sitting around like a spinster waiting on Jason to come back into her life or becoming bitter and averse to all men. Megan has a boyfriend and he's FINE too. That was an added and much loved twist to this classic storyline. Then there was Molly, the daughter of Megan's best friend Grace. Grace is also the sister of Jason. Megan was named as Molly's guardian after her parents were killed. This is the catalyst that brings Jason and Megan back together--a desire to save Molly. Neither of them want Molly to suffer with Jason and Grace's parents.
There were easily moments where I just wanted to tell Jason to "get a clue". Then there were the moments where he did the sweetest things to please Megan. And I could really see the good in him that he couldn't see in himself. I cried when Megan experienced a traumatic loss and cheered when unexpected foes became friends and allies. This one was an emotional ride that was definitely well worth my time. I'll definitely be looking for other titles from this author. It was a great read.
Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books
The author did an excellent job of describing the characters, their actions, and the context within which they acted. So it was easy to see that even though Jason was being a class A jerk he was acting out of fear, and I found myself empathizing with him instead of hating his character. As a teacher I was really a goner when I learned that Megan was a teacher too. She was undeniably sweet with just the right fire underneath. She was unselfish, giving, and willing to take a risk. I absolutely loved that the author didn't have her sitting around like a spinster waiting on Jason to come back into her life or becoming bitter and averse to all men. Megan has a boyfriend and he's FINE too. That was an added and much loved twist to this classic storyline. Then there was Molly, the daughter of Megan's best friend Grace. Grace is also the sister of Jason. Megan was named as Molly's guardian after her parents were killed. This is the catalyst that brings Jason and Megan back together--a desire to save Molly. Neither of them want Molly to suffer with Jason and Grace's parents.
There were easily moments where I just wanted to tell Jason to "get a clue". Then there were the moments where he did the sweetest things to please Megan. And I could really see the good in him that he couldn't see in himself. I cried when Megan experienced a traumatic loss and cheered when unexpected foes became friends and allies. This one was an emotional ride that was definitely well worth my time. I'll definitely be looking for other titles from this author. It was a great read.
Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books
June 26, 2016
Gif to represent my feelings:
The plot
The temporary wife is a story about Meg and Jason who were childhood sweethearts but broke up due to Jason's family issues. Meg is left heartbroken. When Meg's best friend and Jason's sister and her husband both die in an accident, Meg is asked to take care of Molly, their daughter. But Jason's family wanting to demonstrate their power once again start a custody battle. In order to thwart his parents' attempt to gain custody of Molly, Jason and Meg enter into a marriage that is meant to be temporary. As they spend time together, the feelings that they once had for one another return and deepen.
The good
It's a short and a fast paced read. I loved Meg even though she was a doormat when it came to Jason.
The bad
Jason was an ass and he didn't deserve Meg. I hated it because Meg was shamefully needy when it came to him. He was spineless, indecisive, self centered and played mind games so cruel that it was just sad to read because the girl was clearly still head over heels for him. He realized his feelings too late in the book (In the last 5% probably) and the girl has went through a lot already. I hated how Jason got a way with a lot and only because he was charming and Meg couldn't resist him. She let him off too easy. She's almost always the one initiating things between them. This book just reinforces the idea to girls nowadays how any guy can get away with things just because he's rich and handsome.
I'm not sure how U.S court works but im pretty sure If Jason and Meg wanted to help, he could testify his parents were unfit to care for a child. But the thing that bothered me most was that Jason and Meg supposedly wanted to put Molly first, by marrying each other "temporarily". Molly's parents died and now Jason and Meg wanted to give her a family with an expiration date by divorcing a year later? Also the characters would decide on something then do the exact opposite a while later. Meg decides to teach Jason a lesson and end up sleeping with him!
The plot
The temporary wife is a story about Meg and Jason who were childhood sweethearts but broke up due to Jason's family issues. Meg is left heartbroken. When Meg's best friend and Jason's sister and her husband both die in an accident, Meg is asked to take care of Molly, their daughter. But Jason's family wanting to demonstrate their power once again start a custody battle. In order to thwart his parents' attempt to gain custody of Molly, Jason and Meg enter into a marriage that is meant to be temporary. As they spend time together, the feelings that they once had for one another return and deepen.
The good
It's a short and a fast paced read. I loved Meg even though she was a doormat when it came to Jason.
The bad
Jason was an ass and he didn't deserve Meg. I hated it because Meg was shamefully needy when it came to him. He was spineless, indecisive, self centered and played mind games so cruel that it was just sad to read because the girl was clearly still head over heels for him. He realized his feelings too late in the book (In the last 5% probably) and the girl has went through a lot already. I hated how Jason got a way with a lot and only because he was charming and Meg couldn't resist him. She let him off too easy. She's almost always the one initiating things between them. This book just reinforces the idea to girls nowadays how any guy can get away with things just because he's rich and handsome.
I'm not sure how U.S court works but im pretty sure If Jason and Meg wanted to help, he could testify his parents were unfit to care for a child. But the thing that bothered me most was that Jason and Meg supposedly wanted to put Molly first, by marrying each other "temporarily". Molly's parents died and now Jason and Meg wanted to give her a family with an expiration date by divorcing a year later? Also the characters would decide on something then do the exact opposite a while later. Meg decides to teach Jason a lesson and end up sleeping with him!
May 26, 2013
I thoroughly enjoyed this contemporary romance by debut author Jeannie Moon. The main characters, Meg Rossi and Jason Campbell, were both wonderful. I loved the way their relationship deepened and enjoyed the chemistry between them. The storyline flowed well, and I liked the way everything played out. I'm glad to have read this book, and will be awaiting more by the author.
Meg Rossi's heart was broken by Jason Campbell when she was a teenager, and the last thing she wants is to have to place her trust in him again. It seems she has no choice when his parents begin a custody battle against Meg for Jason's niece, Molly. Jason's sister, Grace, was Meg's best friend, and when Grace and her husband are killed in an accident, their will names Meg as their daughter's guardian. In order to thwart his parents' attempt to gain custody of Molly, Jason and Meg enter into a marriage that is meant to be temporary. As they spend time together, the feelings that they once had for one another return and deepen. They have to figure out if they could have a future together.
I thought this was a very good book. I loved the two main characters, and there were some very interesting secondary characters as well. I enjoyed the storyline, and am glad I had the opportunity to read it. I received this ARC through Netgalley.
Meg Rossi's heart was broken by Jason Campbell when she was a teenager, and the last thing she wants is to have to place her trust in him again. It seems she has no choice when his parents begin a custody battle against Meg for Jason's niece, Molly. Jason's sister, Grace, was Meg's best friend, and when Grace and her husband are killed in an accident, their will names Meg as their daughter's guardian. In order to thwart his parents' attempt to gain custody of Molly, Jason and Meg enter into a marriage that is meant to be temporary. As they spend time together, the feelings that they once had for one another return and deepen. They have to figure out if they could have a future together.
I thought this was a very good book. I loved the two main characters, and there were some very interesting secondary characters as well. I enjoyed the storyline, and am glad I had the opportunity to read it. I received this ARC through Netgalley.
May 23, 2013
OK, I'm biased but I am so damn proud of my friend, Jeannie, I could explode!
The Temporary Wife starts off with a romance cliche -- the marriage of convenience for the sake of a child. But it turns it that cliche on its head with the circumstances leading up to and following the marriage. Meg and Jason have a history together. I expected that history to keep rearing its ugly head in the form of doubts, anger, cold shoulders and that's NOT what happened. Instead, their history haunted them in the form of external influences -- I won't divulge the spoilers, but it was refreshing and deftly handled.
The book is full of romantic and oh-so-tender moments, so have Kleenex handy.
Then, there's Harper. Oh, Harpy. You know what? I liked her. Read the book, you'll see.
The Temporary Wife starts off with a romance cliche -- the marriage of convenience for the sake of a child. But it turns it that cliche on its head with the circumstances leading up to and following the marriage. Meg and Jason have a history together. I expected that history to keep rearing its ugly head in the form of doubts, anger, cold shoulders and that's NOT what happened. Instead, their history haunted them in the form of external influences -- I won't divulge the spoilers, but it was refreshing and deftly handled.
The book is full of romantic and oh-so-tender moments, so have Kleenex handy.
Then, there's Harper. Oh, Harpy. You know what? I liked her. Read the book, you'll see.
July 9, 2013
I really liked the idea of this story & I was looking forward to this read. It was a difficult story to get through, I found myself re-reading paragraphs because I thought I missed some of the information, but I hadn't. I also could not warm up to any of the characters. I read up to pg 147 of 191.
July 10, 2013
Its a sweet book.. i loved Molly who is super cute. I am hoping for a josh n harper book next. that will be interesting
April 6, 2015
Couldn't get into at all. I'm still laughing at Jason's friend saying that Meg is "hot and an absolute doll." What guy talks like that? xD
September 7, 2014
4.5 stars to the whole series so far!
Read my review/spotlight of the first 3 books in the series:
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Read my review/spotlight of the first 3 books in the series:
http://wp.me/p4UGKe-14L
April 8, 2019
The storyline has been used many times and there really isn’t anything new in The Temporary Wife. Two people who grew up together and fell for one another early. One is rich and privileged; the other is the “helps” daughter. They are from two different worlds. It doesn’t matter to them but it more than matters to his parents (the privileged ones). He refuses to get involved with anyone because he’s seen what his parent's marriage has been like and he doesn’t want any part of those games. She grew up in a loving, stable home with the hope of one day having that for herself. Suddenly, her BFF, the H’s sister, is killed and the h is named the guardian of her five-year-old daughter. H’s parents absolutely will not let that stand! So, a plan is made and set into motion. Not much after that goes according to plan.
If you’re looking for a light read with predictable tension/drama this would be a decent choice. I wasn’t riveted, but it was entertained.
If you’re looking for a light read with predictable tension/drama this would be a decent choice. I wasn’t riveted, but it was entertained.
March 23, 2020
It was a nice start to a series, but I didn't really care for any of the characters. Jason and Megan have a history together, but it kept coming out small piece by small piece - and it didn't really make a ton of sense.
Summary:
Jason's sister and brother-in-law pass away and leave custody of their daughter, Molly, to Megan. In order to keep his parents from taking Molly away from Megan, he offers to marry Megan to offer her a more stable environment (not to mention that he is a self-made billionaire).
Things that kind of bothered me:
Megan was Grace's (Jason's sister) best friend from high school - maybe even earlier, but Jason's high school best friends had never even heard of her even though they were close in age.
Megan and Jason only had so-so chemistry. I really don't believe for one second they would have found their way back to one another with Molly.
Harper was made out to be a bitch, but if she was a male character, she would have been Jason's best friend. I don't know - I kind of saw her point and didn't love the way she was made out to be a villain, when you already had villains in Will and Alicia. They did the same thing with the Josh and Grant. Not really villains, but definitely given the villain treatment.
Summary:
Jason's sister and brother-in-law pass away and leave custody of their daughter, Molly, to Megan. In order to keep his parents from taking Molly away from Megan, he offers to marry Megan to offer her a more stable environment (not to mention that he is a self-made billionaire).
Things that kind of bothered me:
Megan was Grace's (Jason's sister) best friend from high school - maybe even earlier, but Jason's high school best friends had never even heard of her even though they were close in age.
Megan and Jason only had so-so chemistry. I really don't believe for one second they would have found their way back to one another with Molly.
Harper was made out to be a bitch, but if she was a male character, she would have been Jason's best friend. I don't know - I kind of saw her point and didn't love the way she was made out to be a villain, when you already had villains in Will and Alicia. They did the same thing with the Josh and Grant. Not really villains, but definitely given the villain treatment.
June 23, 2021
The first in the series. This was a dollar deal from Amazon. I've never heard of this author & the synopsis was intriguing, so I thought "why not?"
So, another USA Today "bestselling" author. This story was only ok for me. I'm not crazy about the "separated for years" trope. In this story it's 14 years. The author jumped around a lot. For example :
The H/h have to get married, so we get a scene before the wedding. Next scene, they're leaving the reception. ??
The "hero" was a douche to the heroine back when they were teenagers & even though they're both in their thirties now, they still have unresolved issues concerning his continued douchery.
Some manufactured angst leads to a HEA.
This series continues with various members of their families. Not sure if I'll go on. Maybe if there's another Amazon deal!
So, another USA Today "bestselling" author. This story was only ok for me. I'm not crazy about the "separated for years" trope. In this story it's 14 years. The author jumped around a lot. For example :
The H/h have to get married, so we get a scene before the wedding. Next scene, they're leaving the reception. ??
The "hero" was a douche to the heroine back when they were teenagers & even though they're both in their thirties now, they still have unresolved issues concerning his continued douchery.
Some manufactured angst leads to a HEA.
This series continues with various members of their families. Not sure if I'll go on. Maybe if there's another Amazon deal!
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